| ID # | RLS20071275 |
| Details | 2 fam, 6 bed, 5 bath, 1 half bath, dishwasher, washer, Interior: 8538 ft2, 793m2, 2 Units in the building, Building has 5 floors (DOM): 13 days |
| Construction Year | 1899 |
| Taxes (per year) | $116,184 |
| Subway | 6 min: 6 |
| 7 min: 4, 5 | |
| 10 min: Q | |
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21 East 81st Street presents a rare and highly unique opportunity on one of the Upper East Side’s most coveted townhouse blocks, perfectly positioned between Fifth and Madison Avenues. Built in 1899 by renowned architects Welch, Smith & Provot, this 20-foot-wide Neoclassical limestone townhouse spans approximately 8,600 square feet across four stories, crowned by a mansard roof. Grand ceiling heights, significant original architectural detail, and wood-burning fireplaces in nearly every room define the interiors, while an elevator services all levels. Currently configured as a two-family residence—an owner’s triplex with a duplex rental apartment—the home offers exceptional flexibility and long-term potential.
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